Holy Cross Catholic High School

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeMaintained school, Voluntary aided school
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
Local AuthorityLancashire
AddressMyles Standish Way, PR7 3LS
URN119803

School Census

Total 987
Girls/Boys 485/502
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.1%/50.9%
% pupils where English not first language 5.8%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 120
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 6.4%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
11/02/2014 Good
16/11/2010 Good
Inspection Date 11/02/2014
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 16/11/2010
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 56.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 65.80%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 80.70%
Entering EBacc 37.40%
EBacc average point score 5.07
Progress 8 0.75
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 52.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 63%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 74%
Entering EBacc 31%
EBacc average point score 4.58
Progress 8 0.35
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 57.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 71%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 82%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 5.1
Progress 8 0.52

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.21%
Total Applications613
As first preference218
As second preference192
As third preference198
Total Offers Made193
first preference offers180
second preference offers12
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.28%
Total Applications602
As first preference244
As second preference165
As third preference188
Total Offers Made195
first preference offers191
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.16%
Total Applications526
As first preference215
As second preference150
As third preference161
Total Offers Made197
first preference offers186
second preference offers10
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.10%
Total Applications528
As first preference210
As second preference158
As third preference160
Total Offers Made195
first preference offers191
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.31%
Total Applications550
As first preference242
As second preference165
As third preference143
Total Offers Made191
first preference offers185
second preference offers6
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.13%
Total Applications484
As first preference212
As second preference126
As third preference146
Total Offers Made196
first preference offers187
second preference offers7
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.08%
Total Applications413
As first preference200
As second preference115
As third preference97
Total Offers Made194
first preference offers186
second preference offers7
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications402
As first preference171
As second preference121
As third preference110
Total Offers Made191
first preference offers171
second preference offers11
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications341
As first preference168
As second preference84
As third preference89
Total Offers Made165
first preference offers161
second preference offers2
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.06%
Total Applications349
As first preference166
As second preference100
As third preference83
Total Offers Made165
first preference offers156
second preference offers7
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications322
As first preference131
As second preference99
As third preference92
Total Offers Made134
first preference offers129
second preference offers5
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree56%
agree39%
disagree3%
strongly disagree2%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree61%
agree35%
disagree1%
strongly disagree1%
don't know2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree53%
agree35%
disagree6%
strongly disagree4%
don't know2%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree14%
agree6%
disagree2%
strongly disagree2%
don't know9%
not applicable67%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree26%
agree42%
disagree17%
strongly disagree12%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree35%
agree22%
disagree8%
strongly disagree5%
don't know3%
not applicable27%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes11%
no89%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree57%
agree14%
disagree14%
strongly disagree0%
dont know14%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree55%
agree29%
disagree6%
strongly disagree3%
don't know7%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree52%
agree35%
disagree6%
strongly disagree2%
don't know6%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree43%
agree38%
disagree13%
strongly disagree5%
don't know2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree55%
agree42%
disagree1%
strongly disagree1%
don't know2%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree68%
agree27%
disagree4%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree43%
agree33%
disagree12%
strongly disagree4%
don't know8%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes89%
no11%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin88.1%
any other white background ethnic origin5.2%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.8%
white and asian ethnic origin0.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.6%
indian ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin89.1%
any other white background ethnic origin4.8%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.6%
indian ethnic origin0.6%

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